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17.10.12

At Last Police IG Receives Farouk Lawan Bribery Scandal Video

Following intense pressure from Nigerians and international
anti-corruption watch dogs, the federal government is set to do the right thing
in the $620,000 fuel subsidy bribery scandal that rocked the House of
Representatives.

The inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has now received
the video tape of the bribery transaction involving Hon. Farouk Lawal, former
Chairman, House of Reps Probe Panel, from the State Security Service, SSS, to
help in the prosecution.

This was sequel to the directive by

the Attorney-General of the
Federation, Mohammed Adoke, that the report submitted by the Police Special
Task Force probing the $620,000 subsidy bribe scandal, be re-investigated and
grey areas cleared.

It was gathered that since the receipt of the video and commencement of
investigation to clear the so-called "grey areas", there had been
immense pressure on the IGP by some powerful interests, including prominent
Northern politicians.

But as a result of the pressure, the dexterity and sense of purpose
with which the Presidency that earlier wanted a quick resolution of the bribery
scam, is no longer clear.

Accusations that the bribery scam issue was a set up by the Presidency
to rubbish the integrity of the House have also resurfaced, with Northern
leaders pleading for soft landing for Farouk.

It was gathered that
Farouk had continued to report to the police every two days and signs
attendance register, though the police are in a fix as to whether to join Femi
Otedola, the complainant as a suspect.